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Increasing number of Yemenis fleeing embattled north, UN agency reports

The United Nations refugee agency reported today that an increasing number of civilians are fleeing embattled Sa'ada province in northern Yemen as the fighting between Government troops and Al Houthi rebels rages on.

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As fighting escalates in Yemen, UN agency repeats call for humanitarian access

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Afro-Brazilians and indigenous groups face serious bias, says UN rights chief

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Top UN human rights official to embark on first official visit to Brazil

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As Iraq prepares for polls, donors must step up to the plate to ensure stability – Ban

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Iraqi decision means election preparations can now proceed, Ban says

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Banditry jeopardizing humanitarian work in eastern Chad, warns UN

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UN agency saddened by killing of refugee worker in eastern Chad

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On eve of food security summit, Ban to fast in solidarity with world’s hungry

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Protecting traditional knowledge among key themes of UN official’s visit to India

UN counter-terrorism measures must adapt to evolving threat, Security Council told

Loan from UN agricultural fund aims to help Pakistan’s farmers increase crop yield

Cyprus leaders centre ongoing UN-backed talks on property issues

Top UN official calls for probe into murder of Mexican journalist

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Young people in Chadian refugee camps need hope for better future, says UN official

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UN report calls on policymakers to boost investment in ecosystems for higher profits

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Council must do more to protect civilians in armed conflict – UN rights chief

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Maternal mortality in Eastern Europe, Central Asia halved but still high – UN report

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UN war crimes tribunal reduces sentence of convicted former Bosnian Serb general

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Loan from UN agricultural fund aims to help Pakistan’s farmers increase crop yield

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As Iraq prepares for polls, donors must step up to the plate to ensure stability – Ban

Banditry jeopardizing humanitarian work in eastern Chad, warns UN

Afro-Brazilians and indigenous groups face serious bias, says UN rights chief

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